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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1958

Page

8

Television Westerns Drive Up Prices On Antique Gun Market

Televised Westerns spark brisk sales in Albuquerque area as collectors rush to buy brass frame carbines and single action pistols. Veteran J A Ross notes demand outstrips supply with brass frames selling 35 to 75 dollars and pistols priced well above prior levels. Ross operates in Tijeras and reports strong buyer interest.

Sanky Trimble Albuquerque N.M Mad J. A. Ross Ross Tijeras

GINS Canyon on Market as Texas Patterson Limited Model

Ross lists a Texas Patterson limited edition rifle tied to the Texas Rangers for 2750 dollars. A 3 inch working salesman model is offered at 250 dollars with a reward of 250 dollars for information to locate another Patterson. He travels extensively buying frontier guns to satisfy buyers.

Canyon Texas Patterson Texas Rangers Ross

Gun dealer pins hopes on old West firearms market

An Oklahoma gun dealer displays a vast, guarded stock of 600 to 800 firearms with a personal collection of 200 more. He travels to gun shows in Texas and nearby states seeking Patterson pistols and other relics, advertising with a wanted poster slogan.

Ross Texas Colorado Arizona Oklahoma China Patterson New Mexico

Young Moderns Answers Teen Etiquette Questions

Vivian Brown guides teens on school prep etiquette covering gloves at formal events and the right time to remove them. It discusses budgets for room furnishings, acceptable fashion like the Empire silhouette, and whether a boyfriend can drive long distances with parental permission.

United States

Older Scouts Offer Boys Adventure and Fellowship

Explorer Scouts in the Gateway Area promote outdoor adventure and leadership for boys 14 and older. Posts across Wisconsin and Minnesota engage in canoe trips, camping, and service projects with Sea and Air Explorer groups, led by devoted advisers and supported by local schools and churches.

la Crosse Gateway Area Scout Council Philmont Rocky Mountains Cimarron N.M B. W. Ingli Gateway Council

Radio DJs Highlight La Crosse Music Scene And Personalities

In La Crosse WKBH hosts Duane Moore and Bill Mann discuss a varied daytime schedule featuring pop, show tunes, light jazz and MOR music. Lee Harley is praised as jazz authority, Lindy Shannon dominates rock shows, with Ken Allen expanding classical slots. The column credits these figures for top local taste and notes a Volare chart prediction.

Bill Mann Bill Lee Harley la Crosse Lee Lindy Shannon Lindy WKBH Don Miller Ken Allen Yours Truly Ken

WS Merchants Back Friday Street Dance

West Salem merchants sponsor a street dance starting at 6 30 p m Friday in the community. Top Hats a teenage band from La Crosse Logan High School and alumni will perform with a stage show. Event is open to the public.

West Salem Top Hats la Crosse Logan High School Tim Johnson

Pedicure tips for sandal ready toes

Step by step guide to grooming toes for sandals. Rinse and scrub in the shower, trim nails straight, file edges, apply cotton between toes, choose coordinated polish, apply smoothly, and let dry before wearing sandals. Finish with lotion and talcum for leg beauty.

Teenarena May Set New Night for Young Adults

The YWCA will open Teenarena one night weekly for ages 17 to 25 if demand warrants. Carl Miller, Teenarena director, will lead the program starting this fall. The first meeting for interested young adults is 8:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Teenarena.

YWCA Carl Miller Miller

Gary Crosby leaves Army for movies in Mardi Gras bid

Hollywood. Gary Crosby, Bing Crosby’s son, returns from the Army to launch his film and TV career. He stars as a student soldier in Mardi Gras with Pat Boone and others, signs with Verve, and eyes Las Vegas work. He notes health issues from service, including a bad stomach and a neuro-convulsive condition.

Hollywood Gary Crosby Bing Army New Orleans Pat Boone Tommy Sands Richard Sargent Verve Las Vegas Gary Germany

Off the Record Noise Sparks Radio Programming Debate

A St Louis radio scene recounts a playful incident where a station trashing heavy rock grooves sparked talk about radio culture. Promoters argued for adult appeal while others reran older records or ignored the trend, illustrating shifting audience targeting.

Mitch Miller

Top Ten Pop Picks From WKTY's City Radio Scene

WKTY's Kit Vail signals a wait and see shift as stations balance Top 40 with enduring standards. The United Press International Top Ten lists Dominico Modugno at number one with Volare, followed by Prado, Nelson, The Elegants, Clanton, Lee, Kalin Twins, Doris Day, the Everlys, and Jack Scott.

la Crosse Everly Brothers Elvis Presley the Hand Jive Perry Como Jimmy Clanton Doris Day Les Brown Dominico Modugno Milan Italy Dominico States New York United Press International Volare Dominico Modug Patricia Perez Prado Little Fool Rikey Nelson the Elegants Peggy Lee the Kalin Twins The My True Love Jack Scott

Tips for Teens by Elinor Williams

Time can be your friend or your enemy. Plan each day to fit must do and want to do tasks including schoolwork chores church and social life. Do school work first to protect grades and keep evenings free for home tasks or a favorite TV show. Join one or two activities and save dating for weekends to preserve energy and health.

YWCA YMCA

Heifetz Proposes Balance of Study and Play for Youth

Violinist Jascha Heifetz urges American youths to study music and still enjoy outdoor play. He says discipline comes from mixing practice with leisure and plans UCLA extension classes for advanced students from October to January. He credits his old teacher for shaping his desire to teach and highlights the value of government support for artists.

UCLA Heifitz Beverly Hills Heifetz

YWCA Teentown and Teenarena Schedule Update

The YWCA announces Friday Teentown at 7 30 p m and Saturday Teenarena at 8 p m. Wednesday hosts a Young adult meeting at 8 p m and Teen Officer Training Conference runs 4 p m Wednesday to 4 p m Thursday with sessions across the week.

Teeners Health Tips for Hair and Face Care

Short guide advises that dandruff stems from oily scalps and suggests thorough brushing and frequent shampoos. It covers hair dressing to prevent frizz, facial muscle exercises, strategic eyebrow plucking with light strokes, and scalp massages to relax nerves and boost scalp health.

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